I am concerned and looking for a more educated point of view on the current state of finance and economy in America. I'm looking for the broad scope but also the details of what the repercussions of the nation's debt of 9 trillion and the folding of major financial institutions means in the long and short term. Should consumer's have confidence - not for the sake of the nation but for the sake of themselves?

What is causing this huge borrowing and then fallout?

Are there any stable investments or areas for the long haul?

What are the insider insights into what is going on?

How will a nation that doesn't react until the problem is immediately in front of them confront the problem of social security and health care when its too late?

Why will Barak Obama's plan to increase taxes as a revenue enhancing measure fail?

Any and all answers are appreciated.

Thanks.